Nothing is worse than finding out there is something wrong with your pet.

The mental and emotional stress can be exhausting but the financial stress can be a burden to you and your family. In times of emergency, talk to your veterinarian about options for reducing your bill. If your vet is unable to offer assistance, there are many organizations that offer help.

This list of organizations are dedicated to helping you financially through your pet’s recovery:

GoFundMe– It is an increasingly common way to ask friends for cash on social media. Please note, GoFundMe also takes 5 percent of donations raised.

Though we are not able to assist with existing medical bills, BRHS offers Emergency Veterinary Assistance in times of economic distress. We provide medical vouchers to assist with emergency veterinary visits prior to your visit. If you would like more information or to find out if you qualify, please call (828) 698-4481Monday through Friday or (828) 393-5832on Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays (you may experience delay on holidays).